Looking back: Old footage shows huge brickworks chimney falling in Peterborough

By Mark Edwards
Published 24th Oct 2021, 10:55 BST
Updated 24th Oct 2021, 11:06 BST
The chimney being prepared for demolition in Peterborough in 1926. Picture taken from British Pathe footage.The chimney being prepared for demolition in Peterborough in 1926. Picture taken from British Pathe footage.
The chimney being prepared for demolition in Peterborough in 1926. Picture taken from British Pathe footage.
Spectacular old footage shows a huge brickworks chimney being demolished in Peterborough in 1926.

The British Pathe footage shows the huge tower being worked on by dozens of men.

Bricks are removed from the base before the final demolition.

Do you recognise the location in this historic footage?

Do you recognise anyone pictured?

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